H2105
An Act creating fairness in workers' compensation disfigurement benefits
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the process for workers’ compensation claims related to disfigurement, specifically addressing scarring. Currently, the law doesn't adequately account for the long-term impact of scarring on a worker’s life and ability to work. The bill seeks to create a more equitable system for determining benefits related to scarring sustained due to workplace injuries. It intends to ensure that workers receive appropriate compensation for the psychological and economic consequences of disfigurement.
Key provisions
- Establishes a standardized process for evaluating disfigurement claims.
- Requires consideration of the long-term impact of scarring on a worker’s ability to return to work.
- Addresses the psychological effects of disfigurement in benefit calculations.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘disfigurement’ to include scarring.
Who is affected
- Workers’ compensation recipients
- Individuals who have sustained workplace injuries resulting in scarring
- Employers
- Insurance companies
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a more comprehensive approach to evaluating disfigurement claims beyond simply assessing the initial injury.
- It may require adjustments to existing benefit formulas to reflect the long-term impact of scarring.
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Cosponsors
Christopher Hendricks
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Bill H.2105 194th (Current)
An Act creating fairness in workers' compensation disfigurement benefits
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2105) of Sean Garballey and Christopher Hendricks relative to workers' compensation disfigurement benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Sean Garballey , Christopher Hendricks Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2105
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/12/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 12/22/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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